Construction Industry News

WASHINGTON (January 19, 2017) –- The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) releases the January 2017 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI).

INTERNATIONAL (January 6, 2017) - Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has announced that the company’s global headquarters will move from its current location in Brussels, Belgium, to Gothenburg, Sweden. The relocation will facilitate closer cooperation with the group’s other business areas and allow for better usage of the competence and resources of the whole Volvo Group. 

TAMPA, Fla. - The first of four Lift & Move USA career events in 2017 will be held February 14 in Tampa, Florida, hosted by ALL Crane, part of the ALL Family of Companies.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (January 16, 2017) — GPS Insight announced that it donated $200,496.75 in 2016 to 60 local and national charities and not-for-profits chosen by their customers and employees.

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (January 17, 2017) – The Toro Company has donated a 3-night stay at Walt Disney World Resort to the annual American Rental Association (ARA) Foundation Charity Auction. The auction will be held February 28 during The Rental Show in Orlando, Florida. Proceeds from the ARA Charity Auction benefit specific ARA Foundation programs including the scholarship program, Rental Advisory Program and the disaster relief and recovery program.

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (January 17, 2017) - The Steel Erectors Association of America (SEAA) announces that it has completed all requirements for full NCCER endorsement as a provider of Rigger, Signal Person and Mobile Crane Operator Certifications and Credentials.

APPLETON, Wis. (January 17, 2017) - Presto Geosystems announces the launch of their new website, prestogeo.com.

PRINCETON, N.J. (January 10, 2017) –For 60 years, NAFA has understood that leadership is integral to every organization’s success and is a necessary skill for all professionals to master. With this necessity in mind, NAFA announces that Doug Keeley, CEO and Chief Storyteller of The Mark of a Leader, will be the keynote speaker for the association’s annual conference, the 2017 Institute & Expo, April 25-28 in Tampa, Florida.

NEW YORK (January 9, 2017) – The Dodge Momentum Index increased 2.9 percent in December to 136.7 from its revised November reading of 132.8. The Momentum Index is a monthly measure of the first (or initial) report for nonresidential building projects in planning, which have been shown to lead construction spending for nonresidential buildings by a full year.

WASHINGTON – Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) announced new resources made available to its members through its membership in the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention.

DALLAS (January 5, 2017) –TDIndustries, in partnership with the Paradigm for Parity coalition, announced its commitment to achieving gender parity throughout its corporate leadership structure by 2030.

LAS VEGAS (January 4, 2017) – The Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program – a business intensive program that awards students with a 4-year Bachelor of Science degree in Concrete Industry Management – is pleased to announce the following bucket list items available for their annual auction at the World of Concrete. The auction is scheduled for Wednesday, January 18 in the North Hall Room N262 of the Las Vegas Convention Center. The silent auction is held from 11 a.m.

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (January 2, 2017) Steel Erectors Association of America returns to Myrtle Beach, S.C., for the 45^th Annual National Convention & Trade Show, April 27-29, 2017. As an association with a rich history of connecting erectors and fabricators and general contractors, this meeting is like no other.

ELBURN, Ill. (January 9, 2017) – Terramac expands its representation in the North American market to include Tri-State Truck & Equipment as part of its dealer network. Tri-State will represent the versatile Terramac product line in Montana and Wyoming.

ROSEMONT, Ill. (December 20, 2015) – The American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) has named the 2016 recipients of its distinguished service and recognition awards.

Washington (January 3, 2017) – Architects are calling on manufacturers of building products and materials to advance their digital capabilities, as well as their ability to consult and advise customers in the many phases of construction projects, according to a study published by The American Institute of Architects (AIA).

HAMILTON, N.J. (December 21, 2016) – Jeff Slivka, president of New Day Underwriting Managers LLC will join a panel of insurance and legal experts to discuss the expanding standard of care in design/build contracts at the 2017 Conference on Surety Bonding and Construction Risk Management.

NEW YORK (December 22, 2016) – At a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $638.3 billion, new construction starts in November retreated 6 percent from October, according to Dodge Data & Analytics.  Each of the three major construction sectors experienced reduced activity in November.  Nonresidential building continued to recede from its elevated September pace, even with the November start of several large projects, most notably the $3.0 billion new football stadiu

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (December 20, 2016) — San Diego-based eSUB Construction Software (eSUB) announced a $5 million Series A investment from Revolution Ventures. The construction tech startup previously received investment from The Investor Group, led by Sheldon Lewis, Raymond Levitt and the Stanford Farmers Investment Club, a group of Stanford professors that make angel investments.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (December 12, 2016) - Bobcat Company has expanded its dealer network with the addition of Bobcat of Dallas-McKinney as an authorized new and used sales, service and parts provider of Bobcat equipment. The dealership is located in Melissa, Texas, and is the fifth location of Bobcat of Dallas.